Miller State Park
An auto road and hiking trails reach a fire tower with views toward Mount Monadnock, Boston, and the Wapack range.
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New Hampshire’s oldest state park climbs Pack Monadnock. An auto road and hiking trails reach a fire tower with views toward Mount Monadnock, Boston, and the Wapack range. What distinguishes it locally is the close relationship among Pack Monadnock, fire tower, and Wapack views, each carrying a different part of the story.
Hike up and use the tower to read regional geography before descending a different trail. Auto-road access is seasonal and reservable; tower stairs and exposed ledges require caution. The payoff comes from noticing how Wapack views changes the reading of fire tower, especially after the main attraction has made its first impression.
- Established
- 1891
- Peak
- Pack Monadnock
- Trail
- Wapack
Quick guide
- Start with
- Hike up and use the tower to read regional geography before descending a different trail.
- Look closely at
- Pause at fire tower before moving to Wapack views, where the site’s larger story becomes easier to read.
Know before you go
- Start with
- Hike up and use the tower to read regional geography before descending a different trail.
- Look closely at
- Pause at fire tower before moving to Wapack views, where the site’s larger story becomes easier to read.
- Connect the story
- Use Pack Monadnock’s tower views to connect the Wapack ridgeline with the park’s unusual combination of trail and auto-road access.
- Plan around
- Review hours, admission, parking, and access together before planning Miller State Park; each addresses a different practical constraint.
Good to know
Auto-road access is seasonal and reservable; tower stairs and exposed ledges require caution. Confirm the current schedule and access conditions before setting out.
Notice these
- Pack Monadnock
- fire tower
- Wapack views